EDUCATION
| Degree | Area of Study | University |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Counselor Education and Supervision | Auburn University |
AWARDS & HONORS
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellow |
| 2022-2025 | PI of the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative, U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| 2013-2023 | Faculty Senator |
| 2020 | Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award, The Graduate School, UA |
| 2020 | McCrory Award for Teaching Excellence, College of Education, UA |
| 2012 | Fulbright Scholar; Shenyang Normal University in Shenyang, China |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
While Dr. Burnham’s primary research focus has been on children’s fears, her research agenda also includes school counseling-related topics and the tenure and promotion process.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Burnham has published 54 peer-reviewed journal articles including publications in The Journal of Counseling and Development, International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, Journal of Loss and Trauma, International Perspectives on Stress and Coping, Behaviour Research and Therapy, Journal of Child and Family Studies, The Journal of Family Therapy, The Professional School Counselor, Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, and Psychology in the Schools. She co-authored the book, Tools for Dossier Success: A Guide for Tenure and Promotion.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Joy J. Burnham currently serves as Assistant Provost for Undergraduate and General Education and Professor in Counselor Education. She was previously the Senior Associate Dean (2023-2026) and Director of the Office of International Programs (2015-2023) in the College of Education. Dr. Burnham is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama.